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City Council Minutes Page 3 March 1, 2010 ----------------------------- control of it and ultimately the City has to give them an idea of what it wants to see as the next step. Chad Lundquist, 12551 - 225~h Court, stated he felt frustrated with the length of time this study was taking and the amount of money spent. He asked if Highway 10 could be used as a frontage road instead of acquiring land, which he felt would be less costly. Mr. Barnhart stated he wasn't sure how much money the first phase of the study cost, but the second phase cost approximately $40,000. Commissioner Touchette stated both phases of the study covered more than the planned interchanges. Councilmember Motin stated the decision to do a particular type of interchange wouldn't be decided tonight. He felt that decision was a lower priority than the overall study, stating the Highway 10 and 169 plans were more critical. He stated the City needs to not only consider the current landowners but to consider who might be here in 30 years. He stated he prefers Option B. Councilmember Gumphrey stated he agrees with Councilmember Motin. He stated the City has been criticized in the past for not having a plan. He feels Option B is the right answer and feels a geometric study should be completed when Mn/DOT determines where they will put an interchange. He also stated he would not support an increase in property taxes to help pay for a geometric study. Mr. Weicht stated without a geometric study, he would not be spending any money on his property. He felt his land is worth nothing unless the City decides on a plan. Mayor Klinzing stated there is no money in Mn/DOT's budget for any new projects and the City would definitely have to pay for any projects themselves. President Dwyer stated the City needs to decide on a plan. Mayor Klinzing agreed with President Dwyer, stating deciding on a plan would allow Mn/DOT to be aware of what the City wants. Her main goal is to find a plan that will impact the area in the least amount. She stated the City should make a statement to Mn/DOT that they would like the intersection as far north as possible. Mr. Barnhart stated that ultimately the plan is to only do things once and take everything into consideration now as businesses will make decisions based upon where lights and traffic patterns are placed. Mayor Klinzing feels option A is the best option. Councilmember Westgaard stated choosing Option A wouldn't allow both sides of Highway 10 to line up. He stated the study was about the west side of Highway 10 and how the first phase impacted the west side. He stressed the need to keep residential and commercial traffic separate. He would like to see streets lined up. He stated this study is more than just where to locate an interchange. He stated there is more control over Option A & C and he isn't interested in spending any money now for a geometric study.